This Christmas, many children welcomed a familiar visitor – a jolly man in a red suit and a sleigh full of gifts. But the ...

Ever wondered why we decorate trees, bake gingerbread, or leave cookies for Santa? Explore the global roots of iconic Christmas traditions and stories here.

"They were like, French people don't do this stuff, this is so cute," she says. Rollins has gotten used to the ways her ...

Kwanzaa returns to WIlmington with free community events rooted in culture, unity, and the seven principles of Nguzo Saba.

By the late 20th and early 21st century, conservative Christian political leaders began elevating the idea that Christmas was ...

Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by ...

Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event.

American Christmas traditions feel ordinary until you live them. Once you do, you notice the rules, emotions, and ...

When 600 people braved a blizzard to see the first “Black Nativity” at Count Basie Center in 2010, director Darrell Willis ...

MY PRIEST THE OTHER SUNDAY preached about Advent—no surprises there—and the tension between Advent’s waiting-period approach to Christmas, and America’s no-holds-barred commercialized celebration.

The Arlene Francis Center for Spirit, Art and Politics will host a community Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 27 as part of the annual weeklong holiday honoring African American culture and heritage. The ...

The 2025 Kwanzaa Community Celebration, titled “Africa Rising: Celebrating Heritage, Building Futures” will be held Saturday, Dec. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.